Matam Department
Matam | |
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![]() Location in the Matam Region | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Matam Region |
Capital | Matam |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 272,621 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Matam Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three in the Matam Region in the north-east of the country.
The department has four communes: Matam, Ourossogui, Thilogne and .[1]
Rural districts (Communautés rurales) comprise:
- Arrondissement of Agnam Civol:
- Agnam Civol
- Dabia
- Oréfondé
- Arrondissement of Ogo:
- Nabadji Civol
- Ogo (Matam)
- Bokidiawé
Historic Sites[2][]
- Building housing the Government of Matam
- Building housing Matam school
- The Residence of Diorbivol Matam
- The old village of Sinthiou Bara
- The old village of Ogo
References[]
Coordinates: 15°37′03″N 13°19′49″W / 15.61750°N 13.33028°W
Categories:
- Departments of Senegal
- Matam Region
- Senegal geography stubs